When Lu Chaoge came downstairs, the servants had already prepared breakfast in the dining room.
Jiang Zhuliu sat at the dining table and read the newspaper. When he saw Lu Chaoge come downstairs, he closed the newspaper and said, "I was still thinking about who would be the first to come downstairs to have breakfast with me. I really don't have much of an appetite facing this table of food alone. "
Lu Chaoge pulled out the chair opposite Jiang Zhuliu and sat down. She asked, "Where's Uncle and Auntie?"
"My dad has to entertain his old friends at home today. He doesn't have to go to work, so he might sleep a little longer. My mom went to play mahjong with Mrs. Li and Mrs. Wang last night. When she came back, it was already early in the morning. I don't think she'll get up for a while. "Jiang Zhuliu picked up the chopsticks in front of him and said," No need to wait. Let's eat first. "
Lu Chaoge nodded, picked up the knife and fork, and began to cut the fried eggs on the plate.
"Have you been busy with work recently?" Jiang Zhuliu asked while stuffing fresh broccoli into his mouth.
"It's been alright." Lu Chaoge said expressionlessly.
"Have you sorted out the relationship between the schools? If there are any difficulties, I'll go find Zheng Tiancheng for a cup of coffee. I think he'll give me some face. "Jiang Zhuliu said with a smile. His smile was gentle and full of confidence.
Perhaps it was an insurmountable gap for many people, but it was a simple problem that could be solved with a phone call and a cup of coffee for people like them.
"No need." Lu Chaoge directly refused.
Jiang Zhuliu smiled and said, "Actually, I've thought about buying Rosefinch Secondary directly. At least, I want to become the largest shareholder of Rosefinch … I want you to be the principal, so that you can fully display your abilities. Being held back by a group of useless old antiques all day, and doing everything is a waste of your precious time. "
Lu Chaoge raised her head and looked at Jiang Zhuliu in surprise. She said, "You didn't think like this before."
"Because I understand you." Jiang Zhuliu said. He added a packet of milk and half a packet of sugar into the coffee cup, and gently stirred it with a spoon. "I know that if I make such a request, you'll definitely refuse."
"Then, why do you think I will agree now?" Lu Chaoge asked. "Because you think I can't hold on any longer?"
"I'm the one who wants you to agree," Jiang Zhuliu said with a smile. "This will save you some time, won't it? Only by becoming the actual controller of that school can you plan and design it according to your vision. Otherwise, how much longer would you have to spend in that quagmire? One year? Two years? Perhaps three to five years later? "
"I'm not in a hurry," Lu Chaoge said. As long as she was given a little more time, she believed that she could completely establish herself in Rosefinch. Now, more and more people were trying to get close to him. She just lacked some 'experience' and convincing results.
"But someone is anxious." Jiang Zhuliu smiled helplessly. "You only come back every two days, so you can't understand my pain. My mom calls me every day to urge me to go home. Once I get home, she asks me when I'm getting married … I don't want to give you any pressure. I don't want to push you too hard. But you know, a woman in menopause can't be measured with common sense. So, shouldn't we put this matter on the agenda? "
"Agenda? What agenda? "Lu Chaoge's tone became cold. She looked like she was a thousand miles away.
"The wedding agenda," Jiang Zhuliu said with a smile. "Of course, the baby's agenda. Or, there are many other things on the agenda. "
"I haven't considered it," Lu Chaoge said. "If you and Auntie are in a hurry, you might as well see if other women are willing … Of course, I know many women are willing to marry into the Jiang family."
"You're not willing?" Jiang Zhuliu stared at Lu Chaoge and asked.
"I haven't considered it," Lu Chaoge said. She picked up a piece of egg with a fork and put it into her mouth, chewing it tastelessly. How vexing! How could he encounter such an oppressive forced marriage while eating breakfast?
What did the Jiang family want?
"Why?"
"No reason."
"I saw you for the first time when I was three. You moved to my house when I was six. We spent twenty years together … How did my parents treat you? How did I treat you? "
"So, you want me to repay you with marriage?" Lu Chaoge retorted.
"Repay?" The muscles on Jiang Zhuliu's face twitched. "You said this is repayment? Could it be that I, Jiang Zhuliu, can't find a woman? Do I need you to repay me with marriage? I do like you, I fell in love with you many years ago … I hope that you can be with me, I hope to marry you as my wife, I hope that I have the qualifications to be the man who can give you happiness … Is this considered as repayment? "
"I don't like you," Lu Chaoge said.
"Because of Fang Yan?"
"Fang Yan?" Lu Chaoge frowned and shook her head. "It has nothing to do with him."
Pa!
Jiang Zhuliu slapped the dining table and roared like a wounded beast, "LU ZHAOGE, YOU DON'T EVEN DARE TO ADMIT WHAT YOU'VE DONE? What are you afraid of? Of my revenge? Of that pretty boy who relies on women? "
"I don't know what you're talking about. Fang Yan and I are just normal colleagues. "Lu Zhaoge was nonchalant as he nibbled on the egg that he had cut into strips.
"Just ordinary colleagues? Do you think I'm an idiot? "Jiang Zhuliu sneered. "Lu Chaoge, you're afraid that I'll take revenge on him, right? You're really considerate to him. You really don't trust my character. "
"I'm not afraid of your revenge," Lu Chaoge said. "You can't beat him."
"…"
"What's with the ruckus so early in the morning?" Kiang Long Tan, who was wearing a gray pajamas, scolded as he walked downstairs. "Zhuliu, apologize to Chaoge."
"Apologize?" Jiang Zhuliu felt like he was about to explode. "What did I do wrong? I just said a few words of truth. Someone took photos of her with that wild man, and you still have the nerve to lie and say there's nothing between them? "
"What does it have to do with you if Chaoge makes friends?" Kiang Long Tan said sternly. "As long as Chaoge isn't married and hasn't become someone's wife, she has the right to make friends freely. Apologize. "
Clang!
Jiang Zhuliu threw the fork in his hand and turned to walk outside.
"Bastard." Kiang Long Tan pointed at Jiang Zhuliu's back and cursed.
After Jiang Zhuliu's car drove away, Kiang Long Tan sat down next to Lu Chaoge and comforted her, "Chaoge, don't take it to heart. Zhuliu doesn't have any bad intentions. As his parents, we all know how he feels about you. It's been so many years, but Zhuliu hasn't had a proper girlfriend. As for why, we all know even if he doesn't say it. "
"People have made him into one of the four beauties of Huacheng. What is there to show? It's just four young people from good families hanging out together to pass the time. He's still young and hasn't experienced much. It's understandable that he lost control of his emotions when he felt that things were getting out of his control or that the things he cared about were leaving him … No matter what, we're all family. "
"Uncle, I understand. I'm not angry, "Lu Chaoge said calmly.
Kiang Long Tan studied Lu Chaoge's expression carefully. After making sure that she really wasn't angry, he smiled and said, "That's good. Your parents entrusted you to me, and I'm afraid that you've suffered in this family … If there's anything, just tell me. Don't keep it to yourself. I don't need a son, but Chaoge will always be my favorite daughter. "
"Thank you." Lu Chaoge's expression changed, and her voice trembled as she said, "Thank you, uncle."
Kiang Long Tan patted Lu Chaoge's shoulder and said, "I'll go wash my face first. Eat more, don't try to lose weight like other girls. You've lost weight lately. "
"I will," Lu Chaoge said.
Kiang Long Tan smiled and turned to go upstairs.
When Kiang Long Tan returned to his room, his wife, Ren Jin, was already smoking by the window in a black gauze nightgown.
Kiang Long Tan raised an eyebrow and said, "Don't smoke so much."
"What? You can't stand me smoking a cigarette at home? I've never seen you get annoyed when that woman acts like a tyrant at home. "Ren Jin's expression was displeased, and her words were sharp and painful.
"How is Chaoge acting like a tyrant now?" Kiang Long Tan said with a dark expression. "She's a poor child. She's been very sensible since she was young, and we've never had to worry about her … Don't you feel guilty that she's acting like a tyrant at home?"
"Don't I feel guilty?" Ren Jin sneered. "Zhu Liu said a few words about her, and you went to get someone to apologize. Zhu Liu is a proud man, and you're driving him out on purpose, aren't you? Don't you feel guilty for treating us like this? "
"A man should always give in to a woman. Am I supposed to make Chaoge apologize to Zhu Liu when they're fighting? I can't bring myself to do that, "said Kiang Long Tan. "Also, how many times have I told you? Don't get involved in their business."
Ren Jin turned around abruptly and stared at Kiang Long Tan with a mocking look in her eyes. "Kiang Long Tan, do you know what my father said about you the first time he met you? A yellow ox and a dog. You look like a hardworking old ox, but deep down, you're a dog who wants to bite everyone he sees. You don't want me to get involved with them because you don't want them to be together, do you? "
Putting out the cigarette on the windowsill, Ren Jin said coldly, "You don't want Lu Chaoge to be your daughter-in-law. You want her to be your son's stepmother, don't you?"
Smack!
Kiang Long Tan slapped Ren Jin across the face.
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